Description of Mental Health Promotion Activities at the Moyo Utara Community Health Center, Sumbawa Regency

Abstract

Mental disorders account for 16% of the global burden of disease and injury in people aged 10-19 years. A significant share of the global disease burden is also represented by mental illness. The purpose of this study was to explore mental health promotion activities at the North Moyo Health Center. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a purposive sampling technique using the validity of source triangulation data. The results of this study are promotive and preventive activities carried out through interpersonal and group extension activities. Prevention activities through increased knowledge and early detection through screening using the SRQ instrument. Health problems regarding mental health really need serious handling, so that in implementing mental health promotion collaboration is needed with decision makers, health professional organizations, health education institutions, NGOs, health workers, private health services through advocacy processes, community empowerment to support promotive activities and preventive.